JUSTIN REED
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with 8 years of experience managing broad range of human resource functions while serving as on-site specialist. Supports and guides cross-functional team members while implementing best practices within HR team. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions while acting as resource on policy interpretation and implementation.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Tenneco, Inc.
Smyrna, TN
09.2021 - Current
- Managed and implemented labor optimization project, boosting employee productivity and cutting overtime by 15%.
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA, and benefits.
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires.
- Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- Conducted career fairs, screened resumes, and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity and within company to reach business goals.
Human Resources Generalist
FXI, Inc
Tupelo, MS
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided HR direction, consultation, advice and support to managers and supervisors regarding performance management, labor relations, employee relations, policy administration, compensation administration, benefits administration and union contract interpretation (CBA), with an employee headcount population of 125 employees between two plants (Tupelo, MS and Houston, TX).
- Objectively coached employees and management through routine and complex employee relations matters.
- Developed and implemented employee relations strategies, programs, and activities designed to enhance an environment that drives maximum individual and team success.
- Accurately processed hourly and salary payroll per company processes.
- Lead recruiting efforts for all hourly associate positions, partnering with corporate Talent Acquisition on salaried roles.
- Responsible for engaged and successful employee on-boarding and assimilation.
- Counseled Managers and employees to be consistent with FXI policies and processes and abiding by the union CBA.
- Identified and facilitated change management initiatives partnering with the leadership team to effectively communicate business strategies, goals, values, and performance expectations.
- Actively planned and participated in plant/employee meetings and engagement activities.
Human Resources Generalist
Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED
Birmingham, AL
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Spearheaded all aspects of full-cycle recruiting, leave administration, worker's compensation/general liability/product incidents, company benefits (including COBRA), as well as supporting the Employee Relations Manager.
- Provided technical support and analysis advice in the use and application of Legacy/CONA SAP/HRIS/MSS/LMS systems and portal.
- Served as the point of contact for all office related questions, concerns, or inquiries.
- Communicated all employee benefit information, corresponded with all new hires regarding eligibility, onboarding and processes open enrollment changes.
- Drafted department-specific employee announcements, product designs and correspondences.
- Knowledge of EEOC, COBRA and OSHA laws and regulations within the manufacturing industry.
- Reconfigured company’s new-hire orientation program to include HR information and company resources while engineering a quality and knowledgeable experience.
- Processed all salary changes stemming from merit increases, demotions, promotions, restructures, bonuses and pay adjustments.
- Resolved personnel issues regarding any adverse action matters needing clarification, submissions and corrections.
Site Recruiter
TRC Staffing Services, Inc
McCalla, AL
01.2014 - 06.2015
- Supported the Performance Manager by maintaining the flow of applicants in the office, this includes recruitment screening, setting appointments, orientation/onboarding and testing
- Efficiently and effectively filled open positions while maintaining a pool of candidates in advance of need
- Created social media initiatives for new employee search strategies
- Conducted telephone and onsite entry and exit interviews for all employees
- Designed the employee performance evaluation process and merit program which increased employee retention by almost 30%
- In charge of conducting payroll and weekly tracking of employee timecards and attendance tracking using PeopleNet payroll software.
Document Management Coordinator
E.A. Renfroe and Company
Hoover, AL
09.2012 - 04.2013
- Accountable for all data management tasks not limited to maintaining, modifying, updating, and archiving master and support documents (including but not limited to federal documents such as certifications, W-4's and I-9's) for employed and deployed Property & Casualty/General & All Lines catastrophe adjusters using proprietary software
- Obtained all necessary information to complete proper evaluation of injury claims
- Investigated any potentially fraudulent claims with a focus on thoroughness, quality and cost control.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology/Philosophy
Alabama Agricultural And Mechanical University
Normal, AL05.2012
Skills
- FMLA/Short Term Disability/FLSA
- HRIS/ATS/SAP/ADP
- Human resources audits
- Recruiting/Employee Relations/Benefits
- Compensation/Payroll
- Exit Interviews and Processes
- Bargaining Agreements
- Kronos Timekeeping
- Onboarding, Training and Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Created a rewards and incentive program that was cited as the driving force behind branch employee retention rate of 70%
- Designed a standard 30/60/90 day performance interview survey that was implemented permanently
- Reduced 2nd and 3rd step grievances by over 90% for the previous year
- 2020-2021 President of the Northeast Mississippi Community Relations Association
- Designer of proprietary training manual that encapsulated common SAP tasks for Managers and Supervisors.
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Tenneco, Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Human Resources Generalist
FXI, Inc
06.2019 - 09.2021
Human Resources Generalist
Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED
06.2015 - 06.2019
Site Recruiter
TRC Staffing Services, Inc
01.2014 - 06.2015
Document Management Coordinator
E.A. Renfroe and Company
09.2012 - 04.2013
Bachelors of Arts - Sociology/Philosophy
Alabama Agricultural And Mechanical University
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